Malina Banavong Maladore, PsyD
Dr. Malina Banavong Maladore (ມາລີນາ ບານະວົງ ມາລາດໍຮ) is a postdoctoral fellow who received her doctorate (PsyD) in clinical psychology from Antioch University New England. She also holds a master’s degree in community psychology from the University of New Haven and bachelor’s from the University of Connecticut.
She completed her clinical training at:
- Tufts University
- Wesleyan University
- SUNY University at Albany
- Antioch University New England
Dr. Maladore’s clinical focus and research interests include understanding how relational experiences, cultural identity, and systems of power shape individuals’ sense of self, emotional well-being, and relationships with others. As a woman of color, Dr. Maladore is particularly interested in how trauma shapes interpersonal dynamics, identity development, and internalized narratives, especially among women and people of color.
Areas of Focus:
- Relationships and attachment
- Anxiety and depression
- Work stress, burnout, and academic pressure
- Identity, culture, and multicultural experiences
- Race and cultural identity
- LGBTQIA, gender and sexuality topics
- Family relationships and dynamics
- Life transitions and adjustment
- ADHD/ Neurodevelopmental disorder
- Racial and systemic trauma
How I Can Help:
I see therapy as a space where you can feel genuinely understood and begin to make sense of your experiences; how relationships, identity, and past experiences have shaped how you see yourself and connect with others. As a first-generation Laotian American and daughter of refugees, I bring a lived understanding of how culture and larger systems shape people’s experiences, which naturally informs how I show up in my work with clients.
Much of my clinical training has been with college students, emerging adults, and people of color, which has deeply shaped how I approach identity, relationships, and the therapy space. Through a Relational-Cultural Therapy lens, I focus on building safety and trust while gently helping you notice patterns, deepen insight, and reconnect with your sense of agency. My goal is to create a space where you can be fully yourself and feel supported in moving toward a life and relationships that feel more aligned and authentic.
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